Created by dienia b on June 3, 2024
Step 1: In a saucepan, combine cranberries and 2-1/2 cups of water.
Step 2: Bring to a boil and cook gently until all the cranberries have popped, about 10 minutes.
Step 3: Remove from heat.
Step 4: Cool slightly.
Step 5: Press mixture through a sieve or food mill, reserving juice and discarding skins and seeds.
Step 6: In another saucepan, combine cranberry juice and sugar.
Step 7: Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Step 8: Combine gelatin and remaining 1/4 cup water, stir until softened.
Step 9: Combine cranberry mixture, orange juice and gelatin and mix well.
Step 10: Pour into a 2 quart container.
Step 11: Freeze 5 hours or until mixture is slushy.
Step 12: Remove from freezer.
Step 13: Beat with electric mixer until sherbet is a bright pink color.
Step 14: Freeze until firm.